Compelling news from the refugee and migrant sector

Social cohesion remains high in Australia despite global and local headwinds

20 November 20240 comments

Australians overwhelmingly continue to view multiculturalism and immigration as benefits to the nation despite rising concerns about housing the cost of living, a new study has found.

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Refugee flying a kite for his future

19 November 20240 comments

Kite flying has always been a part of Mohammad Balkhi’s life.

As a child he would run through the streets of Kabul with his friends sending brightly coloured,… Read Full Article

Humanitarians fear what Trump’s return will mean

11 November 20240 comments

The election of Donald Trump as US President could have a disastrous impact on humanitarian and refugee relief efforts around the globe, agencies and NGOs are claiming.

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Migrant, refugee communities struggle with Australia electoral process – survey

30 October 20240 comments

Newly arrived refugee and migrant communities have a poor understanding of, and low level of engagement in, Australia’s electoral process, a survey of community leaders has found.

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Football: a reflection of Australia’s diversity

30 October 20240 comments

Archie Thompson says football brings people and communities together.

And the former Socceroo has some personal evidence for his assertion. He was born in Papua New Guinea to… Read Full Article

Burundi first nations woman on a mission [FECCA]

24 October 20240 comments

Imelde Sabushimike is the first woman from Burundi’s ethnic minority Twa people to go to university and to become part of the government in her homeland.

Now Burundi’s… Read Full Article

Sector News

December 2013

Seeing refugee flows in a broader context points to a better way (The Conversation)

18 December 20130 comments

Before 9/11 and the “Tampa” episode in 2001, Australia played a thoroughly constructive and decent role in refugee...

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Renewed push for recognition of multiculturalism (SBS)

18 December 20130 comments

The national body representing Australia’s migrant and refugee communities says it’s informed the federal...

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Former governor-general calls for more compassion for asylum seekers who risk their lives (Wingham Chronicle)

17 December 20130 comments

Former governor-general William Deane has called on Australians to have more understanding and compassion for asylum...

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Iraqi-Australian refugee attempts to shift immigration debate (ABC)

17 December 20130 comments

As more sectarian violence erupts in Iraq, an Iraqi-Australian who was born in a refugee camp has written about her...

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